Parent Letter

As we continue this school year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and partnership. Your involvement is crucial in creating a nurturing environment for our students. We are truly thankful for all that you do!

 

Important Announcements

  • Penny Panic will begin on Wednesday, April 2nd, and run through April 9th. Instructions are available in the family folders. This Lenten Almsgiving tradition encourages students to bring pennies to their classroom jars. On the second day, students can bring “silver coins” or bills to bless the jars of other classrooms. The goal is to collect more pennies (or pop tops) than have been blessed. This event is always a fun experience for everyone!
  • Our next school Mass is on Wednesday, April 2nd at 10:30 am. The kindergarten class will be leading us, and all are welcome to attend.
  • Thursday, April 3rd will be a dress-up day. Students are encouraged to wear their favorite western or cowboy attire!
  • Join us for Open Gym on Saturday, April 5th from 9-11 am. Children ages 2-8 and their favorite adults are invited to attend!
  • A new VIRTUS Training Session has been scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Holy Redeemer School in Marshall. Please register online at DNU VIRTUS Training. If you need assistance, contact Caren at 507-872-5296. Remember, all employees and volunteers must complete this training before working with children at St. Edward School and church.
  • Mark your calendars! Middle school students will present the Living Stations on April 11th in the afternoon and again after the Fish Fry. This is a beautiful way to reflect on the Stations of the Cross.
  • Easter Break will begin on Thursday, April 17th and continue through Monday, April 21st. School will resume on Tuesday, April 22nd.
  • Primetime is scheduled for Friday, April 25th. Permission slips will be sent home soon.

Celebrations from the Week

We had a very successful Science Fair on Wednesday! The creativity and dedication displayed in the projects were truly inspiring. The world is a better place because of our students and their imaginative minds!

 

Additional Information

Please note:You may have heard about Governor Walz’s proposed budget that threatens non-public school education and transportation aid. This proposed budget eliminates critical nonpublic pupil aid, which funds textbooks, testing, counseling, nursing, and transportation for our students. The elimination of these funds would place a greater burden on us as a church and school, and on you, the families. We currently use these funds to support essential resources, such as new textbooks, RenWeb (FACTS), NWEA, DreamBox, AR, and our school nurse. If transportation aid is eliminated, we would need to rethink how our students get to and from school.

Nonpublic pupil aid ensures equal access to essential educational resources and helps families afford the best education for their children. Please contact your state legislators to oppose these harmful cuts and protect our students! Visit MN Catholic Action to send a message today and go to DNU Faithful Citizenship for more information on this issue and our legislative priorities for 2025.

 

Additionally, we must announce that Mrs. Laura Hennen has submitted her intent to resign as our Physical Education and Health teacher for the 2025-26 school year, having accepted a position in a different field. Mrs. Aubree Cheadle has also submitted her resignation as after-school care director at the end of this school year. We thank both of these wonderful ladies for their time and commitment to St. Edward School and our students. May God bless them in all their future endeavors.

 

We are actively searching for a new part-time Physical Education/Health teacher, an After School Program Director, and a full-time preschool assistant teacher. Your referrals are invaluable, so please share these openings with anyone you believe would be a great fit for our school!

Thank you for your ongoing support in making St. Edward School a vibrant community. Together, we can continue to nurture and inspire our students to reach their full potential.


 

May God Bless,

Mrs. Garvey